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Taking up the carpet isn't the hard part...

Changing Up the Flooring? How to Remove Carpet Glue If you’ve recently moved into a new home, you might decide to change out the carpets in the ho...

Chilling vibes and summer relaxation ☀️ This is sure to be a hot summer, so make sure you enjoy a refreshing swim, some relaxing water sports, or engaging indoor fun like a movie night with your loved ones. Stay cool, my friends! 💦

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Let your wanderlust take you to every corner of the country.

Top Travel Picks for 2024 A list of travel destinations across the country to try out in the new year.

Spruce up your patio or porch with these smart choices.

Refresh Your Outdoor Spaces for Spring Welcome spring with these refreshing ideas for your porch or patio.

The spring market is hot, so it’s important to make your home stand out from the rest. Here are a few tips to help you prep your home!
1. Declutter your living spaces, getting rid of any excess decorations and personalization.
2. Have a garage sale to clear out things you no longer use or need.
3. Stage your home for listing photos, and be sure to highlight your home’s best features.
4. Tackle necessary exterior repairs so buyers will be interested from the moment they park at the curb.
5. Work with a real estate agent who can assist you through the whole home-selling process.

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🏡✨ Home is where the heart is, so protecting it is essential! 🛡️🔐

A homeowners policy may form a safety net against unexpected storms, accidents, and other circumstances. From dwelling coverage to personal property and liability, understanding the basic protection areas may help safeguard your haven.

Peace of mind starts with a solid insurance foundation. 💼🏠 Send me a message to learn more about homeowners coverage today!

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Great tips for picking a new color palette for your home!

5 Ways to Pick the Perfect Color Scheme If you’re revamping your interior design scheme, you may be considering a new color palette. S...

There's nothing better than hot pockets—unless they're homemade, of course.

Homemade Hot Pockets Bypass the frozen foods section to make your favorite microwaveable meal yourself.

This pair of recipes for dinner and dessert are perfect for alfresco entertaining.

Simple Spring Alfresco Dining This pair of recipes for dinner and dessert are perfect for alfresco entertaining.

This is your guide to creating the perfect charcuterie board.

You, Me, and Charcuterie This is your guide to creating the perfect charcuterie board.

Take a look at what makes Texas Hill Country so unique and why it’s the perfect destination.

Explore the Enchanting Texas Hill Country Plan a getaway to this Texas region.

Understand allergy causes and symptoms to live a healthier, worry-free life.

All About Allergies It's allergy season! Find out about the most common types in children and adults.

Overspending lately? Try freezing your credit cards (literally!) or one of these other clever tricks.

Keeping Your Credit Cards Out of Your Own Hands Overspending is easy to do with a credit card – way too easy – and can often lead to deb...

If you're looking for a new spring recipe, then try this polenta with radishes and garlic scapes. What's your favorite spring-inspired meal?

Spring Polenta with Radishes and Garlic Scapes This dish has all of the best flavors of spring.

Are you ready to spring into a new home? Send a message today, and let’s work together to find the right home for you!

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Ensuring your cookies are baked, packaged, and sent well to troops is a great way to show your gratitude.

Tips for Baking, Packing, and Sending Cookies to Troops Ensuring your cookies are baked, packaged, and sent well to troops is a great way to show your gratitude.

If you're struggling to stage your home, these tips will help.

The Simple Spring Staging Tricks You Need to Be Doing Make sure your home matches the tone of the season with these simple spring staging tips that will have you just as ready to sell, as buyers are ready to buy!

Ever feel overwhelmed by your stuff? These tips will help you cut down on your clutter and simpify your life.

Minimalism 101: 24 Things You Can Get Rid of Without Ever Missing Say goodbye to these common items, we promise you won't miss them.

Don't pick your houseplants on a whim!

How to Choose the Best Houseplants Just like picking paint and furniture, it’s important to spend time choosing the best plants f...

Partygoers won't have a hard time spotting these tasty camouflaged cupcakes!

How to Make Patriotic Camouflage Cupcakes Celebrate our servicemen and women with these military cupcakes.

Do you prefer your cocktails shaken or stirred?

Spring Cocktails—Shaken Not Stirred These light and fresh cocktails are perfect for spring!

This red, white, and blue dessert is a must for all your patriotic get-togethers.

American Flag Pie Celebrate America with the country's quintessential dish—pie!

Are you making a dessert for an upcoming Memorial Day picnic? Try this Berry Almond Crisp as a perfect summery treat!

Ingredients:
• 1 pound strawberries
• 14 ounces red currants
• 1½ pounds raspberries
• Generous 1 cup superfine sugar, divided
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• sticks salted butter, diced and softened, plus more for greasing

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease two 9½-inch round porcelain baking dishes with melted butter. Wash and dry all the fruit, and then hull the strawberries and pull the red currants off their stalks.
2. Put the berries and currants in a large bowl, sprinkle with a scant ½ cup of the sugar, and stir to combine. Divide the fruit between the baking dishes, spreading it in a single layer.
3. In a separate large bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, remaining sugar, diced butter, and ground almonds. Rub the ingredients lightly together with your fingertips until coarse crumbs form.
4. Scatter a layer of the crumb mixture over the fruit in the baking dishes and bake for 40 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp. Serve warm.

Recipe from: Enjoy: Recipes for Memorable Gatherings by Perla Servan-Schreiber. Photography by Nathalie Carnet.

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Learn all about Portland's exquisite International Rose Test Garden.

A Riot of Roses Portland's International Rose Test Garden offers a beautiful bouquet of roses on 4.5 bountiful acres.

No more crumby car seats!

How to Keep the Inside of Your Car Clean No one likes a crumby car seat or a dashboard covered in dust. But as our lives get busier, it seems...

Looking for a salad that's full of spring flavors? Check this out!

Asparagus, Pea, and Radish Salad A deliciously light salad perfect for spring!

Timely tips for spring garden preparation in the Midwest.

Midwest Spring Gardening Tips Use these tips to ensure that your Midwest garden is in tip-top shape for the springtime.

Spring is right around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to prep your home for the season. Your home may need some TLC both inside and out. Follow these tips, you can make the most of spring 🌸💐and better enjoy the beautiful weather☀️.

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Give the pet parents in your life one of these great gift baskets this holiday season.

Ultimate Pet Lovers’ Gift Baskets Give the gift every pet owner and animal lover wants to receive.

Thinking of adding a splash of red to your home? Here's how!

How to Add Red to a Room Love the color red but not sure how to add this bold shade to your space? Below are a few tips. Art....